Now police are hoping witnesses to the fatal 1:07 a.m. crash at Seaway Drive and Norton Avenue will come forward with details to assist in the investigation.

White was transported to a local hospital from the scene of the crash and died from injuries he suffered from the incident, police said.

The driver of the minivan has been identified as Charles Benjamin Fles Jr., 63, from Muskegon. He was traveling west on Seaway Drive when the crash occurred, police said.

"He reported having a 'green light' at Norton Avenue. While approaching the intersection, he observed the pedestrian crossing Seaway Drive and attempted to stop, but was unable to do so," the press release stated.

This crash remains under investigation. Any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Norton Shores Police Department at 231-733-2691.

Heather Lynn Peters covers police and fire, and writes a statewide food column, The Spunky Kitchen, for MLive Muskegon Chronicle. Email her at hpeters@mlive.com and follow her on Twitter @HLPNEWS.